Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa (2004)
A Ryūkyū man dressed in a traditional bashōfu (芭蕉布 / banana plant cloth) kimono lies on the beach looking out to the sea. As he lies there, we witness the passage of time on the islands. At first there is peace and time seems to move slowly. Only the music and the occasional movements of the man indicate the passage of time. Finally a man carrying water passes by, followed by other people representative of times past: market vendors, peasants, the red-cheeked god dancing at a matsuri (festival). But as the film progresses, the islands prove to be the meeting place of many cultures.
Director: Sayoko Kinoshita, Renzo Kinoshita
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Cast
Screenplay
- Renzo Kinoshita (Storyboard)
- Sayoko Kinoshita
- Renzo Kinoshita
Music: Reijirō Koroku
Editing: Yasuhito Fukui, Chikako Fukui
Production: Studio Lotus, IMAGICA, DR Movie
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Sayoko Kinoshita, Renzo Kinoshita
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa about?
- A Ryūkyū man dressed in a traditional bashōfu (芭蕉布 / banana plant cloth) kimono lies on the beach looking out to the sea. As he lies there, we witness the passage of time on the islands. At first there is peace and time seems to move slowly. Only the music and the occasional movements of the man indicate the passage of time. Finally a man carrying water passes by, followed by other people representative of times past: market vendors, peasants, the red-cheeked god dancing at a matsuri (festival). But as the film progresses, the islands prove to be the meeting place of many cultures.
- Who directed Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa?
- Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa was directed by Sayoko Kinoshita, Renzo Kinoshita.
- Who stars in Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa?
- Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa stars Takeshi Uehara, Masaru Taira.
- How long is Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa?
- Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa?
- Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa is a Animation film.
- Where was Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa produced?
- Ryukyu Kingdom: Made in Okinawa was produced in Japan.